Must-see restaurants in Providence

  • birch

    Providence

    With a background at Noma in Copenhagen and the Dorrance at the Biltmore, chef Benjamin Sukle and his wife, Heidi, now have their own place: the…

  • Loie Fullers

    Providence

    This wonderfully original, atmospheric little bistro on the outskirts of the Federal Hill neighborhood is an oasis of fun and deliciousness on an…

  • Al Forno

    Providence

    Our most recent visit featured scallops with blackened bacon so perfect that they were celestial. Also enjoy wood-grilled leg of lamb, handmade cavatelli…

  • Chez Pascal

    Providence

    This friendly French bistro welcomes diners with inspiring homemade pâtés and charcuterie, escargots à la bourguignonne, and slow-roasted duck. They…

  • Haven Brothers Diner

    Providence

    Parked next to City Hall, this Providence institution is basically a diner on the back of a truck that has rolled into the same spot every evening for…

  • Bravo

    Providence

    This bistro in the heart of downtown boasts a bustling street-side patio for alfresco dining in the warmer months. When the weather's not so fine, a dark…

  • New Rivers

    Providence

    Every bit as good as they say, this New American bistro has a seasonal menu featuring dishes like rabbit loin with sweet-pea sauce, roasted sole, and beef…

  • Julian's

    Providence

    A messy combination of neon, exposed brick and ductwork in Federal Hill; come here for tattooed cooks preparing a stellar brunch (served until 5pm) with…

  • Ken's Ramen

    Providence

    You'll need to wait for a bench at the counter or a small table at this always pumping, forever slurping, hipster take on a Japanese noodle bar, where…

  • Scialo Bros Bakery

    Providence

    Since 1916, the brick ovens at this Federal Hill relic have turned out top-notch butterballs, torrone (a nougat and almond combo), amaretti, and dozens of…

  • Friends Market

    Providence

    This old-world-style grocery is tucked in among the trendy coffeehouses, salons and galleries of the Fox Point neighborhood and is a great place to pick…

  • Louis Family Restaurant

    Providence

    Wake up early to watch bleary-eyed students and carpenters eat strawberry-banana pancakes and drink drip coffee at their favorite greasy spoon long before…

  • Pastiche

    Providence

    Warmed by a fire in winter, this tiny cafe has a robin's-egg-blue facade, beyond which you'll find the cakes, tarts, pies and decadent desserts for which…

  • East Side Pockets

    Providence

    Fabulous falafels and baklava at student-friendly prices.

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